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Interesting debate to compare US Open 9ball in 1999 vs 2021. Which is tougher to win for the top American in each of those years? Back then, I Archer was #1. He probably had 5 international stars to get by. 3 filipino's and 2 germans. The rest americans. Today, SVB is #1. But there are about 20...

I didn't say he's the GOAT. Internationally, in 1999, would you say the competition was tougher then or now?

It's not an opinion poll. It's results and math! You get points for certain international events. It's up to date. Yapp, having finished 2nd in US OPEN 9ball jumped in rankings to #2. SVB lead over #2 is quite substantial.

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Well, I clearly wrote 17 US Open titles, NOT 9ball. You incorrectly assumed I meant 9ball only. A perfect example of failing in reading comprehension. Going back a page on here, you went on the attack....AGAIN....reading comprehension was the issue. I said "With a couple World titles.... and we...

Pool is very much like other Sports. As you age, your skill suffers. Mike Sigel retired at 41. Earl's last Major win was 2002. He was 41. SVB is an enigma, who's obsession and practice routine is unprecedented. He's currently #1 player in the World, with the highest Fargo in the World. I see his...

You clearly have trouble reading. :cool::cool::cool:

You read that correct....no question. If he adds a couple world championships, then the debate is over. He has dominated on American soil, with 17 US Open titles. That's right, 17! He excels at every game. Add in 11 more US Open bar table titles. 12 Derby City titles. 6 time POY and player of...

Yes, I remember them. I only listed all timers still in their prime. Hopkins was in prime. Maybe Mizerak wasn't, but most... Murderers row!

All great points. With a couple World titles and SVB-like performances in the Mosconi Cup and we are talking about the greatest 9ball player ever, no question. That overseas mental block is real. He knows it. It's easily visible, the struggles, even to the untrained billiards eye. SVB is still...

Nice report coming from The generation Z crowd?? But you only saw one great American, and that is SVB. When pool was really popular in the 80s and 90s. I'm talking packed pool halls everywhere. Where I'm from Long Island, NY....there was a pool hall in nearly every town. They were packed every...

I've been watching/playing pool since 1980. I've seen the best play live in every decade since the 80s. From the PBT tour to today. It's a shame that that tour was short lived. ESPN was the big sponsor and today replaced pool with Cornhole?? In my lifetime, SVB is top 3. And the game back then...